Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Upper Witter Gulch is a small town in Colorado with a population of 588. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Upper Witter Gulch receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Upper Witter Gulch stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Upper Witter Gulch is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Upper Witter Gulch among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Upper Witter Gulch is $834,200, making it a premium housing market at 196% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Upper Witter Gulch is a highly educated community — 90.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Upper Witter Gulch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches, including 80.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $114,971 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,512 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,402 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,019 |
| County GDP | $46,223M |
| Restaurants | 1,324 |
| Healthcare | 1,980 |
| Retail | 1,801 |
| Manufacturing | 459 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.59% |
| Work from Home | 40.4% |
| Census Median | $834,200 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,337,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,337,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $245 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.59% |
| Obesity | 21.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 10.7% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,799/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,980 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.6 inches |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 80.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,273 ft (2,522 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6611°N, 105.4268°W |
| County FIPS | 08059 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 90.1% |
| 167% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,980 |
| Restaurants | 1,324 |
| Retail Stores | 1,801 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Work from Home | 40.4% |